This may not be new to some, but I've not seen it mentioned here before. This is the "Goodmanham Plane" excavated in Yorkshire in 2000. Roman, made of ivory with an iron sole:
http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cultur...p?t=objects&type=all&f=&s=goodmanham&record=9
So sophisticated for nearly 2000 years ago. What did the Romans ever do for us?
http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cultur...p?t=objects&type=all&f=&s=goodmanham&record=9
So sophisticated for nearly 2000 years ago. What did the Romans ever do for us?